Chapter 424 Spend More Time with Family

Shu Yu looked at the wooden hairpin in front of her and reached out to take it.

"For me?"

Lu Erbai nodded, "Yes, it's for you. Your father may not have many other skills, but he's quite good at carpentry."

The wooden hairpin is exquisitely carved, especially the pattern on it, which features a lifelike little fox head that is quite adorable.

Shu Yu couldn't help but look up at Lu Erbai. In her father's heart, was she like a little fox?

Lu Erbai smiled, bent down and took a small beaded flower from the counter, then took the wooden hairpin from her hand, set the beaded flower on the hairpin, and let a string of tassels hang down, making it look much more playful.

"Make do with this for now, and Dad will buy you jade later."

Shu Yu felt a warm glow in her heart. "Thank you, Dad."

"Don't thank me, you silly girl." Lu Erbai felt satisfied as he watched Shu Yu insert the wooden hairpin into her hair.

Shu Yu stood by the counter and talked with Lu Erbai for a while.

She knew that Lu Erbai actually preferred carpentry, since that was his forte. However, the shop had just opened, and he was the only one in the family who could keep accounts, so he was studying and learning to read while also looking after the shop.

When I have some free time, I'll take out my carving knife and carve some small things to keep my skills sharp.

However, once the shop is officially on track, we will need to hire another manager.

At noon, Shu Yu stayed at the shop to have lunch with Lu Erbai before packing up to return to Liufang Lane.

As I passed the back gate of the county government office, I unexpectedly saw the Jiang family's carriage parked there.

Jiang Ren was talking to the gatekeeper, a fawning smile on his face.

Not only him, but Jiang Li, who had already fallen out with him, also spoke in a humble tone. Surprisingly, the two brothers did not start a fight on the spot.

The commotion attracted a few onlookers.

Hearing the two talking, Shu Yu stopped and leaned over to eavesdrop.

The man said, "The Jiang family is now filled with regret. Back then, none of them had a kind word for the second young master of the Jiang family. When the family was divided, they had to beg and plead before they were given a small shop that didn't make much money. They thought the second branch was just so-so, but who knew that this Deng family was something else? She actually has a relative who is a high-ranking official from the capital."

The others exclaimed in surprise, "A high-ranking official from the capital? Who is it?"

"I don't know about that. I heard that the Deng family has a cousin who married very well. They invited the couple to come over to the county government office today for a get-together."

As he spoke, the man gestured towards the Jiang brothers, "Look, they heard the news and insisted on coming over, saying they want to see Jiang Yi."

"Hahaha, they've finally remembered they had this brother."

Shu Yu shook her head upon hearing this. "Isn't that right? I've remembered now, but it's too late to regret it."

She didn't listen any further and strolled back to Liufang Lane.

However, she didn't go home; instead, she went to the garment factory's courtyard. Inside, Ruan Shi and Aunt Xiang were working, their movements swift and skillful.

When she saw Shu Yu arrive, Madam Ruan was surprised for a moment and quickly stopped what she was doing to ask, "A-Yu is here. Is something wrong at home?"

"No, I just came to see you all." She just wanted to spend more time with her family in the remaining month.

She spent half the afternoon in the garment workshop, busy with various tasks, and didn't go home until almost evening.

(End of this chapter)